Based on your own experience, relevant websites, and the information found in your textbook, describe American students by answering the questions below. Does this description match your own educational experience? Why or why not?   1.    What do students like about school?   2.    What do students dislike about school?   3.    […]

According to the “Grand Canyon University College of Education Conceptual Framework” resource regarding the Professional Dispositions of Learners, what are the two most important qualities or characteristics that contribute to being an effective teacher? Why do you feel that these characteristics are vital? Finally, do you believe you possess these characteristics?   DQ2 What a […]

Define the new literacy. How literate are you, and what are some ways your level of digital literacy can enhance your future classroom environment? Cite specific examples.   DQ2 What technology were you exposed to during your K–12 education?  How has the use of technology in the classroom changed? Give specific examples.       […]

Multimedia Presentation Choose a content standard at your target grade level.   Prepare an 8-10 slide multimedia presentation of an interactive lesson that could be used by the students in the classroom or at home on your website.   Include at least three multimedia elements such as voice over narration, video clips, animation or interactive […]

Technology Integration Matrix The use of educational technology should be seen as a window into the educational content. It is a means to an end.   After reviewing the Arizona Technology Integration Matrix, do the following:   In each cell of the matrix there are two videos.  Find five videos in your target grade level […]

Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan During this course, you have created a classroom website that included a multimedia presentation, technology task cards, assessment technology, and blended learning.  Using the feedback that you received from your instructor, compile your Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan that will include the sections listed below as well as a reflection essay.   […]

Assessment Technology Research Socrative, Edmodo, Polleverywhere, or other assessment tools. Use one of these online tool, software, or applications to create a technology-based assessment to assess for a grade level content standard. Be sure your assessment tool measures what it was supposed to and is user-friendly.   On your website, post a link to your […]

Student Technology Task Cards Choose an academic content standard for your target grade level and aligned with an ISTE standard and do the following:   Create a RAFT card with three rows as seen in the “Example RAFT” document.   Create a task card for each row of the RAFT card. For an example of […]

What challenges do today’s teachers have in their classrooms that yesterday’s teachers did not experience?   DQ2 Based on the assigned readings, in your opinion, what is the most important transformation to happen in schools? Why?

Why should teachers seek to understand the perspectives of their students’ cultures, customs, and traditions?   DQ2 What is a current multicultural practice being implemented in your state or local school district? Do you feel this approach encompasses all cultures in your community? Why or why not?